The mantle is one of 45 alpaca wool mantles found wrapped around a mummy bundle. It retained its exquisite colours because of the dry desert conditions and protection from light. Ancient Peruvian weavers invented unusual and complex techniques such as the discontinuous warp and weft used here. The stepped design may refer to mountains, irrigation terraces or temples. Lima bean deities are embroidered around the borders. Four extensions emanate from each masked head and end in grimacing trophy heads.

The mantle is one of 45 alpaca wool mantles found wrapped around a mummy bundle. It retained its exquisite colours because of the dry desert conditions and protection from light. Ancient Peruvian weavers invented unusual and complex techniques such as the discontinuous warp and weft used here. The stepped design may refer to mountains, irrigation terraces or temples. Lima bean deities are embroidered around the borders. Four extensions emanate from each masked head and end in grimacing trophy heads.

The mantle is one of 45 alpaca wool mantles found wrapped around a mummy bundle. It retained its exquisite colours because of the dry desert conditions and protection from light. Ancient Peruvian weavers invented unusual and complex techniques such as the discontinuous warp and weft used here. The stepped design may refer to mountains, irrigation terraces or temples. Lima bean deities are embroidered around the borders. Four extensions emanate from each masked head and end in grimacing trophy heads.